Here's an excerpt for those who want a sample of the article, generally the OP does this, but I'll step in this time (the article covers much more than this): I read this in today's paper. A good article, except they still think people buy the Prius because it looks different. I suppose that happens sometimes, but definitely not always. Time for another poll?
I buy my prius because it is useful. It does not compromise utility for FE (ie honda's shamefully <strike>shoehorned</strike> engineered battery pack that blocks the access of the fold down seats). <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(nerfer @ Oct 29 2007, 12:36 PM) [snapback]532003[/snapback]</div>
I honestly hope that Honda and other manufacturers release vehicles able to actually compete with the mileage, emissions, and functionality of the Prius.
Has anyone notice that other manufacturers are copying the Prius style in normal petrol engined and diesel cars? Fords Focus, Citroens C4 Hyudai have a car with similar style. By the time Honda do a Prius clone it will look like all the other Prius clones. I posted links to photos in another thread I haven't time to look now, sorry.
